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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is the nation's leading advocacy organization in the fight against cancer. ACS CAN Puerto Rico staff and volunteers encourage local and national elected officials to not only talk about fighting cancer but also take real steps towards decreasing the impact of cancer on our territory.

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Luces de Esperanza se celebra por primera vez en Puerto Rico honrando a aquellos afectados por el cáncer

August 14, 2025
Puerto Rico

La Red de Acción Contra el Cáncer (ACS CAN, por sus siglas en inglés) invitó a la comunidad a unirse a un emotivo evento para honrar las incontables vidas tocadas por el cáncer durante su primer Luces de Esperanza en el Puerto Rico Hope Lodge de la Sociedad Americana Contra el Cáncer de Puerto Rico.

Activistas contra el cáncer se reúnen con legisladores en el Capitolio de Puerto Rico durante el Día de Acción Contra el Cáncer

November 13, 2023
Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO – Activistas contra el cáncer de todo Puerto Rico se dieron cita hoy en San Juan para reunirse con legisladores en el Capitolio como parte del segundo Día de Acción contra el Cáncer de Puerto Rico. Este día se volverá una tradición anual donde los

Meet your Puerto Rico Lead Ambassdors

November 9, 2023
Puerto Rico

Meet your Puerto Rico Lead Ambassadors! Puerto Rico Lead Ambassador- Caroline Torres Maldonado Puerto Rico Vice Lead Ambassador- Angel Morales Colon

Governor Pierluisi Signs Legislative Amendment to Help Make Prescription Drugs More Affordable For Cancer Patients and Others with Chronic Diseases

September 5, 2023
Puerto Rico

Governor Pedro Pierluisi signed an amendment to the Health Insurance Code of Puerto Rico to help make prescription drugs more affordable for cancer patients and others with chronic diseases.

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Meet the Puerto Rico Lead Ambassador

“Life is 99% of the time about reactions to events outside of our control and 1% to actions of those we can control.” -Caroline

Hello! I am Caroline Torres Maldonado, Principal Ambassador of Puerto Rico. In 2013 I was diagnosed with uterine leiomyosarcoma, a rare cancerous tissue tumor.

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Territory Contacts

Natalie Kliné
Senior Grassroots Manager
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Susan Harbin
Senior Government Relations Director
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Valentina Palomino
Bilingual Senior Regional Media Advocacy Manager
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832.477.6799

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Medicaid in the US Territories

Health insurance through Medicaid plays a significant role in improving access to healthcare for many people with low incomes including children, people with disabilities, and millions of cancer patients and survivors. Medicaid is a key pillar in addressing public health and supporting the health systems of Puerto Rico where it...

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